ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says PakistanTehreek-e-Insaf government will address the water issue being faced thecountry.
Talking to media persons after offering Eid-ul-Azha prayers in Multan, hesaid the water shortage is a serious matter not only for Pakistan but forthe whole region too.
The Minister said all the four provinces are agreed to the construction ofBhasha Dam.
As regards new provinces, he said two-third majority in the parliament isrequired for establishing new provinces.
About Dr Afia Siddiqui, the Minister said she is daughter of the nation andwe have made discussion at all important fora over her issue.
To a question, he said the world is well aware about the atrocities beingperpetrated by the Indian forces on the people in occupied Kashmir.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan wants to address the core issue ofKashmir in a peaceful manner through dialogue with India and hopefully thelatter would reciprocate Pakistan’s offer for talks.
He said Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf has nominated Arif Alvi as President ofPakistan and added that Pakistan Peoples Party should also support PTI inthis connection.